Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
More than 20 people were injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, Japan Today reported. The tremor rattled several areas, shattering shop windows and prompting people to flee buildings. No tsunami warning was issued.
The earthquake struck at around 1.04 am local time, with its epicentre in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 40 km, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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The strongest shaking was recorded in Aichi Prefecture, where the city of Chita experienced an upper 5 on Japan’s seven-level seismic intensity scale. Tremors were also felt in neighbouring prefectures, including Nagano and Gifu.
At least 22 people were injured in the earthquake, according to local media reports. Some of them were hurt while trying to evacuate buildings during the tremors.
DAMAGE AND DISRUPTION REPORTED
The earthquake shattered shop windows and scattered broken glass across streets in the affected areas. A bookstore also reported books falling off shelves and piling up on the floor.
Several Shinkansen bullet train services in the affected region were operating at reduced speeds as a precautionary measure amid concerns about possible damage to railway infrastructure.
The JMA has urged residents in the affected areas to remain alert for possible aftershocks over the coming days. Authorities are also monitoring the situation for any further impact.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
